WebExtensions

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WebExtensions are a cross-browser way to develop browser add-ons. The Browser Extension Community Group works on the Browser Extensions standard.

Browser Documentation

As there isn’t a single resource or standard (yet), different browsers publish separate documentation. Even though there is much overlap. MDN publishes an overview of browser support of the separate APIs.

• Google Chrome: Extensions
• Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge extensions
• Mozilla Firefox: Browser Extensions
• Opera: Extensions Documentation
• Safari: Safari Web Extensions

IndieWeb Examples

• Omnibear: a Micropub client in your browser.
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See Also

• Are we WebExtensions Yet? Spoiler: the answer is yes.
• Find a Compatible Alternative to your Firefox Legacy Extension
• Safari Extensions
• New WebExtensions Community Group has been formed 2021-06-04